Judge blocks Florida law intended to punish social media companies

The law would allow Florida to fine companies like Facebook or Twitter if they remove accounts of politicians from their platforms.

• Jul 1, 2021

Death toll rises to 16 in Florida condo collapse

The death toll in the condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida, climbed to 16 on Wednesday after four additional victims were recovered, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced at a press conference. The number of people still unaccounted for stands at 147. Watch remarks from officials.

• Jun 30, 2021
• 39:18

Search and rescue efforts continue in Florida

Officials say rescuers have discovered four more bodies, bringing the confirmed death toll to 16 in the Surfside, Florida, building collapse. Danielle Cohen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 8, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the ongoing search and rescue efforts.

• Jun 30, 2021
• 5:52

Couple died together in Florida condo collapse

When Sergio Lozano left his parents' apartment Wednesday night after dinner, he did not know it was the last time he'd see them. Hours later, the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, would collapse, taking Gladys and Antonio Lozano's lives. In an interview with CBS News, Sergio Lozano, who lives in a building across from his parents', recounts the moment he went out on his balcony and realized their building was gone.

• Jun 30, 2021
• 3:56

Couple married for 59 years died together in building collapse

"They're two amazing, great people. It's a love story. They couldn't be without each other. Thank you, God, for letting them go together," the couple's son said.

• Jun 30, 2021

Investigation seeks causes of Surfside collapse

Officials confirm crews pulled a 12th body from the rubble of the collapsed condo building in Surfside, Florida, while 149 people remain unaccounted for. The Miami-Dade state attorney announced she will convene a grand jury to investigate the collapse. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojourquez spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about where the investigation stands and what the grand jury could be looking for.

• Jun 30, 2021
• 7:05

Search crews in Surfside still seek survivors

The confirmed death toll in the Surfside, Florida, condo building collapse has risen to 12 people, with 149 still missing. Despite going days without finding survivors, crews are still committed to the search and rescue operation. CBS Miami reporter Brooke Shafer joined “CBSN AM” with the latest from Surfside.

• Jun 30, 2021
• 8:21

Officials seek answers in building collapse

President Biden and the first lady will visit the site of the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on Thursday. This comes as more details emerge about the condition of the building and previously reported damage. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest findings, and then Florida state Representative Joe Geller, whose district includes Surfside, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what's being done to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.

• Jun 29, 2021
• 7:53

April letter said condo concrete deterioration was "accelerating"

The letter from the condo board president explained that the cost of work and repairs needed on the building rose from an estimated $9.128 million in 2018 to over $16 million as of April.

• Jun 29, 2021

210 people searching for collapse survivors

Miami-Dade County's Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a news conference Tuesday that 210 people are currently "working on the mound" as the search for survivors continues. No new fatalities were reported at the news conference.

• Jun 29, 2021
• 50:25

Accountability for Florida building collapse

More questions have arisen as more details emerge about the condition of the building that collapsed in Surfside, Florida. Condominium lawyer Kevin Hirtzel spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about who could be held accountable for the tragedy.

• Jun 29, 2021
• 9:23

Florida building had damage prior to collapse

New details have emerged about problems dating back several years at the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida. A 2018 engineering report warned of damage to the concrete, and a contractor gave multiple photos to the Miami Herald showing evidence of corrosion and cracks in the building just days before the collapse. Architect Kobi Karp joins CBSN with his insights into the investigation.

• Jun 29, 2021
• 6:22

11 deaths confirmed in Florida condo collapse

Search and rescue efforts continue around the clock for the sixth day at the site of last week's deadly building collapse in Surfside, Florida. Associated Press reporter Terry Spencer joins CBSN with the latest on the deadly collapse.

• Jun 29, 2021
• 7:55

Photos show damage before condo collapse

A contractor who visited the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida two days before its collapse took photos that appear to show cracked concrete and severe corrosion under the swimming pool area. Reporter Brooke Shafer joined CBSN to discuss the latest on rescue efforts and the investigation.

• Jun 29, 2021
• 9:02

Photos taken two days before condo collapse show corrosion

A contractor shared the pictures with the Miami Herald, taken just two days before the collapse.

• Jun 29, 2021

Questions emerge about Florida building's issues before collapse

An engineer's report from 2018 noted significant structural concerns caused by failed waterproofing under the pool deck.

• Jun 29, 2021

Death toll rises in Florida condo collapse

Questions are emerging about who knew about the Florida condo building's structural issues before it collapsed in the middle of the night. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 4:28

Miami mayor on response to condo collapse

Rescue teams are still searching around the clock for people trapped in the rubble of the collapsed condominium building in Surfside, Florida. The cause of the tragedy is still unclear. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest on the situation and how local officials are responding.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 3:55

Families of condo collapse victims hope for miracle

Families of victims are sharing stories about their loved ones as anguish and pain tears through the community. David Begnaud reports.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 2:18

Search continues after Florida building collapse

Search and rescue efforts continue more than 24 hours after part of a residential building collapsed in Surfside, Florida. So far at least four people are confirmed dead and over 150 are still unaccounted for. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from a family reunification center where loved ones are waiting for work, and then CBS Miami reporter Austin Carter joins CBSN AM with the latest on search efforts.

• Jun 25, 2021
• 8:11

International rescue teams join Florida search

Rescue teams from Israel and Mexico have come in to assist search efforts following Thursday's building collapse in Surfside, Florida. At least nine people are confirmed dead and more than 150 are unaccounted for as teams continue to search through the rubble. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 2:33

Search efforts continue in Surfside, Florida

Search and rescue efforts continue in South Florida following last week’s collapse of a residential building. At least nine people are confirmed dead and 150 are still unaccounted for. CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 2:11

Florida officials describe emergency response

At a press briefing Monday, Florida state fire marshal and chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis, director of the Division of Emergency Management Kevin Guthrie, and Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett described the scope of the search and rescue efforts continuing around the clock following the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building. Watch their remarks.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 8:06

Structural engineer on Florida condo collapse

The confirmed death toll in the Surfside, Florida, building collapse has risen to 10, with 151 still missing, as rescue crews continue searching the rubble. Matthys Levy, a structural engineer and author of the book "Why Buildings Fall Down," spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the investigation into possible causes of the collapse.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 9:51

Families cling to hope in Surfside, Florida

As search and rescue efforts at the site of the Florida building collapse continue, families are sharing stories of those who are still unaccounted for. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN from Surfside with one family's story.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 6:08

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